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Worklike

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Meaning

Characteristic of or resembling work..

Example Sentences

The Letters [of Jean Rhys], alas, are nowhere as interesting as the novels. We do get to see another side of Rhys, which is nowhere evident in the fiction — a dreary, work-like attitude which belies the faded, expiring tone of the novels.
In reality, training, for some children, is worklike and potentially could lead to significant harm by adversely affecting the child's development.

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What does worklike mean?

Worklike means Characteristic of or resembling work..

What is a synonym for worklike?

Common synonyms include workish, worky.

What is the opposite of worklike?

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How do you use worklike in a sentence?

The Letters [of Jean Rhys], alas, are nowhere as interesting as the novels. We do get to see another side of Rhys, which is nowhere evident in the fiction — a dreary, work-like attitude which belies the faded, expiring tone of the novels.

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